Economy National

RBI Unleashes Jumbo Rate Cut, Injects ₹2.5 Lakh Crore Liquidity

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a decisive move to stimulate economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented a substantial 50 basis point reduction in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.5%. Concurrently, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) has been slashed by 100 basis points to 3%, a measure expected to infuse approximately ₹2.5 lakh crore […]

International

Bangladesh to Hold National Elections in April 2026

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Under growing domestic and international pressure, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has officially announced that national elections will be held in the first half of April 2026. The declaration comes as a significant milestone in the country’s path back to democratic governance following the dramatic ousting of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in

Defence National

Taiwan Seeks India’s D4 Anti-Drone System to Counter Chinese UAV Threat

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a notable move reflecting the rising importance of India’s defense technology exports, Taiwan has formally expressed interest in acquiring the D4 anti-drone system developed by India. The request comes amid growing security concerns in Taipei over persistent drone incursions by Chinese forces near its airbases and along its maritime perimeter. The D4 system, developed

National

PM Modi Accepts Invitation to Attend G7 Summit in Canada

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation in the upcoming G7 Summit, which will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada from June 15 to 17, 2025. The invitation was extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a recent phone call with Modi, signaling a potential reset in India-Canada relations that have been strained […]

Entertainment

The Life of Chuck Movie Review: A Quiet Thunderstorm of Emotion

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Life of Chuck is not a film that shouts its presence. It arrives softly, lingers deeply, and leaves behind a strange warmth—like the echo of a childhood memory you didn’t realize still lived in you. Directed by Mike Flanagan and adapted from a Stephen King novella, the film is a soulful meditation on death, […]

Cricket Sports

Piyush Chawla Retires from All Forms of Cricket

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, bringing to a close an illustrious two-decade-long career. The 36-year-old cricketer leaves behind a rich legacy, having been a part of both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian squads — a rare feat in […]

Environment Wildlife

Bengaluru Overtakes Mumbai as India’s Leopard Capital

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

A year-long camera trap survey has revealed that Bengaluru now hosts the highest number of free-ranging leopards among all Indian metro cities, earning it the informal title of India’s new “Leopard Capital.” With 80–85 leopards recorded in and around the city, Bengaluru has overtaken Mumbai, which was previously known for its remarkable urban coexistence with […]

International

Myanmar Tribe Rises Against Chinese-Backed Lead Mining Project

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In Myanmar’s eastern Shan State, a fierce protest has erupted against a Chinese-backed lead mining project, as members of the indigenous Pradawng tribe rally to protect their ancestral land. The mining operation, spearheaded by Myanmar’s Four Star Company in partnership with a Chinese firm, has drawn outrage from the local community who fear irreversible environmental […]

Law & Order National

ED Raids Dino Morea’s Home in ₹65 Crore Mithi River Scam

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a series of searches at 15 locations, including the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Dino Morea, in connection with a ₹65.54 crore money laundering case related to the Mithi River desilting project. The raids extended across Mumbai and Kochi and targeted contractors, middlemen, and individuals linked to the […]

International

US Trade Deficit Falls to $61.6 Billion Amid Sharp Import Drop

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The United States recorded a significant decline in its trade deficit for April 2025, falling to $61.6 billion from March’s steep $138.3 billion. This marks a sharp 55.5% drop, the largest monthly improvement in over a decade, and brings the deficit to its lowest point since September 2023. The primary factor behind this turnaround was […]